Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse in a hospital setting. This role involves floating within various hospital units including PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ER Holding, primarily working in an ED Holding area. The position requires the ability to adapt to different patient types and diagnoses, providing high-quality care in a dynamic environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, with scheduled hours of 12 per shift, working a cycle made in 3-week increments. The schedule includes weekend rotations every other week and may occasionally involve back-to-back weekends. Out of the scheduled periods, shift times are from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications, NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification, active license and national certifications in nursing. At least 1 year of related experience in PCU, Telemetry, or MedSurg, with demonstrated competency in IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, bipap management, and care for drains, traches, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and TR Bands.
- Preferred Qualifications: EPIC electronic medical record experience, TR Bands experience (preferred).
- Float: Float rotation may be required, with the possibility of floating within the hospital (PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, ER Holding) or to Allenmore Hospital, which is approximately 2.5 miles away.
- Additional Information: Orientation includes 1 day of hospital-wide introduction, 1 day of unit-specific orientation (12 hours), and 1 day of light unit orientation. The traveler must adhere to hospital protocols including hourly rounding, documentation, medication handling, and patient safety procedures. Scrub color is flexible but must be a solid, professional color. Parking is free in the designated garage.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1320721. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus